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The phrase "and the third of" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to a specific fraction or portion of something, often in a mathematical or descriptive context.
Example: "If you take the total amount and divide it by three, you will get one third of the total."
Alternatives: "one third of" or "a third of".
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He earned his first shutout since March 4 , 2002 and the third of his career.
The shutout was Leighton's second this season and the third of his career.
And the third of the trio – Farage – what another awful little man".
It was Nevin's second grand slam this season and the third of his career.
It was Luongo's second shutout of the playoffs and the third of his postseason career.
It was his second two-homer game of the season and the third of his career.
The rapacious Mrs Robinson gained her another Oscar nomination and the third of her seven Bafta nominations as best actress.
One of the firefighters died of leukemia, another of esophageal cancer and the third of colon cancer.
Gay earned his berth with his second win in his last five events and the third of his career.
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And consider the third of the three main characters: Eduardo Saverin.
The shutout was Denis's third of the season and the seventh of his career.
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